I usually visit Wells Medina during the height of the gardening season but have never been there this early in the year before. Since the stock here is mostly displayed outside (there are a couple of unheated greenhouses and a covered area but mostly just open air space) I wondered what they'd have on display after our big freeze. Since I was roughly in the area for the Northwest Horticultural Society plant sale, might as well check it out, right?
Several of these arrangements graced the area separating the parking area from the sales areas.
It was interesting to see this place, which is filled to overflowing in the summer, with fewer plants. There were still a lot of great offerings and everything looked beautiful.
Epimedium 'Spine Tingler'
The circular bed wearing winter finery.
Helonopsis orientalis
Pseudopanax laetus 'Kiwi Gem' which, from a distance, looks a bit like a schefflera. It's a bit less tolerant of cold that some of the sheffleras though.
In the summer, I often overlook Drimys lanceolata but at this time of year, who wouldn't love this colorful small shrub?
The conifer section looks unfazed by the recent cold.
Love this pot!
Another winter charmer, Ilex 'Little Rascal.'
There is a smallish indoor area with a nicely curated collection of houseplant offerings.
Caged creatures?
This huge log table is new.
Cactus: It's what's for dinner.
Since we're on the east side, might as well visit Bellevue Nursery and come to think of it, Molbak's is sort of on the way home.
The Northwest Perennial Alliance "March Madness" sale at the Bellevue Botanical Garden is tomorrow! Hope you have time to enjoy your garden this weekend!